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words of wisdom - "Know the begging bowl"

By: Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

O man, know the begging bowl
And then give alms.
Know the family
And then give away the bride.
Know the use of the pond
And then wash your backside.
Know the fruit
And then taste it.

Anything you do that is based solely on outer appearances can
destroy you, just as eating a beautiful but poisonous kanjuran fruit
will kill you.

Think of each illustration and act accordingly. That will grant
victory to your life.

Muhaiyaddeen, M.R. Bawa. "The Golden Words of a Sufi Sheikh." Philadelphia:Fellowship Press, 1981,2006

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